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Debunking the Top 5 Myths About OCD
I would like to nominate OCD as one of the 5 most misunderstood condition in medicine.Lack of information can lead to suffering as the OCD diagnosis and treatment are delayed. In this podcast episode I will debunk the...
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OCD and Shame
OCD and shame seem to be tied at the hip. In this podcast episode we'll explore what shame is, where it comes from and how to manage it. You’ll see that shame can sabotage you as you learn to manage OCD—-or serve...
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How to Manage OCD Sexual Themes with Guest Tracie Ibrahim
It's the ultimate taboo topic---OCD sexual themes. Listen to this podcast conversation with NOCD therapist Tracie Ibrahim . You will find:Unpleasant and disturbing sexual thoughts and images are very common with...
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What Do You Do When You Feel Stuck?
Have you ever tried to achieve a big goal and felt stuck? Maybe you're even moving backwards. What do you do?In this podcast episode, Dr. Vicki offers a suggestion about how to get unstuck.Click here to watch a video...
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Why Is Managing OCD So Hard?
If your child has OCD, you might wonder, "My child is exhausted from responding to all the demands his 'OCD Monster' makes. He wants to get back in the driver's seat of his life. He knows what to do to manage OCD....
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What is ERP? An Interview with NOCD's Tracie Ibrahim
In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Tracie Ibrahim. Tracie is the Director of Clinical Risk Management at NOCD. She's also a therapist who uses ERP in her OCD toolbox.You will hear Tracie's personal...
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How to Respond When Your Child is in OCD Crisis
What do you do when your child is in OCD crisis? As a parent, you will have a longing to fix things so your child's pain goes away.The problem is that this does not work.In this podcast episode, you will find an...
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How to Manage Embarrassment, Blame, Guilt and Shame 2 of 3
If you live with someone with OCD, embarrassment is part of your life. In this podcast episode you will learn how to manage embarrassment more effectively.Here are action steps mentioned in the podcast:Send an OCD...
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How to Manage Embarrassment, Blame, Guilt and Shame 1 of 3
We all have a deep longing to be seen and accepted for who we are. If you have a child learning to manage OCD, you know this is a tall order. One of the big worries is, “What would people think about me if they could...
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5 Things Your Kid with OCD Wants You to Know
There are reasons that it's hard for parents to understand what life is like for a child learning to manage OCD. In this podcast episode, Dr. Vick Rackner shares 5 messages she's extracted from conversation with...
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The 5 Zones of OCD
At any given moment in time, there is a power balance between your child and the OCD Terrorist. I find it helpful to think about different OCD Zones.In the BLUE OCD ZONE, your child is completely in charge. It’s as if...
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Is OCD Real?
Is OCD real, or is it a hashtag description for people who organize things? In this podcast episode, OCD PowerParenting Coach Dr. Vicki Rackner offers answer to these questions:What is OCD?How is OCD diagnosed?What is...
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